I'd like to say no, but honestly, yes, a little.

We are planning a family reunion and one family member is bringing his nanny. He's also being a pain about the whole thing -- insisting on a separate set up for the kids. His kids apparently go to sleep at 6, which suggests to me that he never really sees them, and will only use the most expensive high chairs and other equipment, so he's having stuff bought in the location rather than rent supplies. It's like he's trying to be a stereotype of a rich person. I don't think his wife works.

How the hell would others know how much education my nanny has? That's SO none of their business.

Yes, sometimes but only because I’m so tired of doing it all and so envious. Having the second baby with the first just two is really doing me in. When I see other calm, beautiful mothers with their two and a nanny, I just feel so jealous.

Only one family - they have 4 full time nannies for 4 kids, and basically use it so that the younger 2 are always stuck at home with nannies 24/7 while they’re off traveling with the older 2. I just feel bad for the younger two never getting time with their parents. If they have the 4 nannies and used it to better have special time with all the kids, I wouldn’t feel that way

No. This sounds awesome. I am moving to a different area to get a setup like this. Didn’t realize how important lots of help was until I had kid #2.

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Anonymous wrote:No, I’m jealous!

This. If anyone wants to lend me their nanny or housekeeper sometime, just know I never, ever judge you. I admire you.

+2 I think jealousy often leads to spite but in this instance I am just jealous in a "wouldn't that be great" way. Since I would want it for myself, how could I judge??

I’m envious. Only judge if they act as if they are doing it all solo or give advice that is impossible without that support network.

Anonymous wrote:No, I’m jealous!

This. If anyone wants to lend me their nanny or housekeeper sometime, just know I never, ever judge you. I admire you.

No, I say more power to them and wish I could do the same.

No, I’m jealous!

I don't judge those with help, but I do get annoyed when mothers with lots of outside help give advice, recommendations, or pass judgment on those of us who don't.

No. The best mother I know works from home with two nannies and a full time housekeeper and a personal chef!! She has three great kids all under 7 and is very hands on. She is with the kids along side her nannies most of the time.

I hired a Mother’s Helper for the summer and I’m a SAHM with just two kids, 3.5 and 1.5. Just an extra set of eyes and hands has definitely made me a better, calmer mom and my kids are happier.

I don't have as much help as some people, but I have a lot more than others. I don't know if people judge me or not, but I don't really care. We have the money and someone needs to do that work. I would rather work out at the end of my workday than fold laundry and cook dinner. I don't think that makes me a bad person. And no one would think to judge a man for that.

No. The only people I judge are those who judge other parents for simply doing the best they can with the resources they have.

Like an educated nanny and a full-time housekeeper?

I don’t! I think I would be a better mom if I had more support.